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Thoning Family History

Thoning Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Horning, Honig, Hoving, Twining, Thwing, Froning, Hoing, Tuning

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Where is the Thoning family from?

You can see how Thoning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thoning families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoning's in USA. California had the highest population of Thoning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thoning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoning. 100% of Thoning men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Thoning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoning census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Thoning. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Thoning. For the veterans among your Thoning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoning lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Thoning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thoning in 1974 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoning ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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